The sleepy Village of Oak Creek boasts one grocer, several restaurants and a small outlet mall. But recently, the hamlet on the southern outskirts of Sedona earned new bragging rights. The Village of Oak Creek was just named Arizona’s No. 1 on SmartAsset’s list of “Most Tax Friendly Places for Retirees.” Of the 10 Arizona communities designated as “tax friendly for retirees,” three other Northern Arizona communities make the list: Williamson (No. 2), Doney Park (No. 9) and New Kingman-Butler … [Read more...] about Village of Oak Creek Named Arizona’s Most Tax Friendly Place for Retirees
Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Despite threats of federal budget cuts and an up-and-down national economy, Prescott officials are moving forward with master planning ultimately intended to bring the designation of a “Regional Airport” to Ernest A. Love Field in Prescott. City officials and several council members stressed that planning was yet in early stages, noting they wanted such planning to reflect sentiments of community residents. For instance, they listened to several dozen residents during a two-hour open house at … [Read more...] about Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Despite threats of federal budget cuts and an up-and-down national economy, Prescott officials are moving forward with master planning ultimately intended to bring the designation of a “Regional Airport” to Ernest A. Love Field in Prescott. City officials and several council members stressed that planning was yet in early stages, noting they wanted such planning to reflect sentiments of community residents. For instance, they listened to several dozen residents during a two-hour open house at … [Read more...] about Regional Airport Planning Becoming Reality
Controlling Your Stroke Risks
When you think of celebrities like Dick Clark, Sharon Stone or Rick James, you probably think of their many talents. What you might not realize is that they all at one time suffered a stroke. Strokes – or brain attacks – can happen to anyone at any time. Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death. Strokes occur when blood flow and oxygen is cut off to an area of the brain. This causes brain cells to die, which then in turn … [Read more...] about Controlling Your Stroke Risks
Seeking Destination, Lifestyle Retailers
Robust. Vibrant. Optimistic. Moving forward. Such are descriptors by economic development professionals with the Town of Prescott Valley and the City of Prescott regarding their retail industries. Quad Cities Business News caught up with Ben Hooper, economic development coordinator for the Town of Prescott Valley; Wendy Bridges, economic development coordinator and film commissioner for the City of Prescott; and John Heiney, community outreach manager for the City of Prescott, to obtain … [Read more...] about Seeking Destination, Lifestyle Retailers
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy”
We are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate, the construction industry – what’s up, what’s down, what’s hot, and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit numbers, construction pointers and give you hints on renovations that will give you a return on your investment. There is plenty going on in the housing and construction industry and we want to share some fantastic, cool, groovy and helpful information with you. We are going to use our insight and … [Read more...] about Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy”
Nine Steps to an Easy Garden
A good garden results in coffee time with your thoughts, watching a sunrise, the majesty of a butterfly or the buzzing of hummingbirds. “Gardener” is a label proudly worn, but there are some unpleasant tasks that can be eliminated. Weeds are my nemesis, watering is a bane, and chemicals must be avoided for a life lived well. Simplify is my motto in the garden. “Do something right the first time” and “quality over quantity” are mottos posted above my monitor that I take into account before … [Read more...] about Nine Steps to an Easy Garden
Hearing in a Noisy Place
Many people say to their audiologist that they are able to hear fine in a quiet room but the minute there is background noise they are not able to hear well. Sometimes it happens while watching a TV program and the background music suddenly gets louder. Difficulty may arise if a conversation is being held in a large room with echo or reverberation. This comment is true for people who hear normally or people with a hearing loss. The Physiology of Hearing All hearing situations are not … [Read more...] about Hearing in a Noisy Place
Your Wellness Travel Adventure Awaits
Travel more. It’s something we all aspire to do. And we know we’re not the only ones who get a glimpse of a white sand beach, snowy mountaintop or quaint foreign village and dream about all of the rest and relaxation that awaits. But, for a growing set of travelers, fitness-focused vacays and destinations have become a part of their travel destination checklist. Whether you’re looking to log a few miles under a canopy of lush rain forest trees, hike rugged trails in a state park or even surf … [Read more...] about Your Wellness Travel Adventure Awaits
Growing STEM Careers in Today’s Economy
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the economy is concentrated on STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM occupations growth are projected to grow faster than average for all occupations tracked by the BLS. In fact, the growth is more than 9 million before 2022. The U. S. Department of Commerce has STEM occupations growing at 17 percent. According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, “Science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers … [Read more...] about Growing STEM Careers in Today’s Economy